Republican pollster B.J. Martino and Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo discuss Campaign 2024 and political news of the day, and Syndicated Columnist Cal Thomas discusses his book highlighting his 50-year career in journalism.
Republican pollster B.J. Martino and Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo discussed Campaign 2024 and political news of the day, and Syndicated Columnist Cal Thomas discussed his book highlighting his 50-year career in journalism.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden discussed the role of libraries as the "cornerstone of democracy," pushes to ban books, efforts to combat misinformation and ways to create common ground in libraries during an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Pew Charitable Trust.
Advocates and educators testified on child care access and affordability in the U.S. before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Several topics were discussed, including expanding child care access, impacts to the economy, training and education requirements for educators, parental choice, and affordability challenges. They also addressed the importance of federal funding and how money made available through the American Rescue Plan helped stabilize the child care sector and provide affordable child care during the pandemic.
National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd discussed the Biden administration's immigration policies and conditions at the southern border following the lifting of the Title 42 pandemic-era rule.
Energy industry stakeholders and policy advocates testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on the reliability of the U.S. power grid. Topics included regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), concerns over the rapid reduction of fossil fuel production, supply chain issues, and building resiliency for extreme weather conditions.
President Biden delivered the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado. He said the graduating cadets were facing a rapidly changing world, mentioning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the rise of China, artificial intelligence, climate change, and other global challenges. Moreover, he remarked on how the military has grown more diverse over the years, saying, "your class is one of the most diverse classes in the history of this academy--or any academy to graduate. That's why we're strong!" After his remarks, President Biden was made an honorary member of the academy's class of 2023.
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), author of "Lost and Broken," talked about his decades-long struggle living with chronic pain and anxiety and discusses his efforts to find the right treatment.
More than a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a speech in Helsinki, Finland on the implications of the ongoing conflict. Secretary Blinken outlined Russia's failures as well as criteria for a peaceful solution. The secretary repeated the Biden administration's pledge to help Ukraine defend itself. Since the war began in 2022, the U.S. has given multiple military aid packages to Ukraine totaling billions of dollars.
Filmmaker Ken Burns and others discussed the history of democracy in America, polarization, decline of trust in institutions, and the role of the news media in democracy during an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Pew Charitable Trust.
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), author of "Lost and Broken," talked about his decades-long struggle living with chronic pain and anxiety and discusses his efforts to find the right treatment.
Chiefs from the National Guard and Reserves testified on the president's 2024 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Several topics were discussed, including increased access to health and dental care, modernization efforts, Space Force, and recruitment and retention challenges. They also touched on cyber security and the investigation into the recent leak of classified information by an Air National Guardsman.
Biden administration officials discussed cyber plans for protecting critical infrastructure such as pipelines, rails, and aviation. Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger said the Colonial Pipeline hack was a "transformative moment" for cybersecurity in the United States. According to the FBI, the criminal hacking group DarkSide was responsible for the attack on the oil pipeline, which occurred May of 2021. The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted this event.
Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) Director Moshe Patel discussed Israel's security strategy and missile defense operations during a discussion hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Several topics were discussed, including Israel's Iron Dome air-defense system and its effectiveness, regional challenges, Israel's defense systems integration, and challenges posed by the war in Ukraine.
Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke to reporters on Captiol Hill after the passage of legislation to lift the nation's debt ceiling and avoid default. The bill, which was approved by a vote of 63 to 36, now heads to President Biden's desk, where he is expected to sign it.
Officials from the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency and others discuss countering disinformation campaigns during a conversation co-hosted by the Embassy of Sweden and the Atlantic Council's Digital Forensics Research Lab. Topics included focusing on critical thinking, building trust in government, and building resilience in moments of polarization. The panelists were introduced by Swedish Ambassador to the U.S. Karin Olofsdotter.
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), author of "Lost and Broken," talked about his decades-long struggle living with chronic pain and anxiety and discusses his efforts to find the right treatment.
